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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Convention]]
*[[International law]]
*[[International law]]
* [[Jurisdiction]]
* [[Jurisdiction]]
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*[[State immunity]]
*[[State immunity]]
*[[State Pension]]
*[[State Pension]]
*[[Treaty]]


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[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]
[[Category:The_business_context]]
[[Category:The_business_context]]

Latest revision as of 13:34, 16 December 2021

1. Law - international law - sovereignty - personality.

Very similar to a country.

But, more strictly, an entity that has:

  • A permanent population;
  • A defined territory; and
  • An effective government.


States have separate legal personality in international law, and can enter into relations with other states.


2. Adjective.

Relating to, or provided by, a government or governmental agency.

For example, state aid.


See also